turncoat

Example Sentences

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But that’s not quite right either: Pointing a finger at Tortora—as a dozen or so turncoat Camorristas will ultimately do—comes with benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

That outreach has earned her a reputation among communities of color as an advocate — and among some of her fellow officers as a turncoat, the lawsuit claims.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023

These specialists, unfortunately, arrive with several question marks, like the team’s sickly, retired engineer and a self-absorbed turncoat.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2023

Outraged to discover Lydia’s betrayal, Joyce convenes her yogi neighbor and turncoat sister.

From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2023

Dasch didn't want the news getting back to Germany that he was the turncoat.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple